News
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WEATHER EVENT UPDATE AND STATE OF EMERGENCY
News UpdateAt 9.54am a state of emergency was declared.
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Water Outage for Kincaid and Fernleigh Users
News UpdateThe water is currently off due to a power outage
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Weather Event July 6 2026
News UpdateThe Kaikōura District is currently under a RED Rain Warning and it’s expected to last for 36 to 48 hours bringing 250 up to 600mm of rain, primarily to the Inland Range.
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Local Government Reforms Update
News UpdateCouncil was asked to consider whether to participate in the Government’s Head Start pathway for local government reform and to progress discussions with neighbouring councils.
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Building Consents Process Change. From SIMPLI to "DO IT ONLINE"
News UpdateEffective 1 July 2026, Kaikōura District Council will transition from the existing Simpli Portal to the Datascape Building Consent Portal.
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Council Meeting Summary News - June 24th 2026
News UpdateCatch up on decisions made here, including the Annual Plan and Local Government Reform amalgamation options
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UPDATED AMALGAMATION SURVEY
News UpdatePlease confirm your preferred option - extended until midnight on the 7th of July 2026. Which of the two main options do you prefer and why?
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Annual Plan 2026/2027
News UpdateThe 2026/2027 Annual Plan has been finalised. Click here to read all about it.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS - Community Update
News UpdateWant to read the information shared at our recent community meetings?
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS Feedback Survey Deadline Extended
News UpdateYou now have until 5pm 30th June to complete the survey and have your say.
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Council Office Closed Early
News UpdateCouncil has closed early due to water outage in the West End.
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Emergency Water Repairs for West End
News UpdateWater has now been restored
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Kaikōura Repair Cafe - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
News UpdateA key requirement for a repair café is establishing a group of local volunteers who are able to help repair different types of items or are otherwise willing to assist in running the events.
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Simplifying Local Government - Local Government Reforms
News Update“The future for Kaikōura District Council will look very different from 2028. We’re facing one of the largest changes to local government in decades"
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes May 2026
News UpdateDraft Annual Plan 2026/2027, Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges 2026/2027, Procurement Policy Alignment with UNSC Resolution 2334, Parking Strategy – Relief from On-Site Parking Requirements.
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First Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Newsletter
News UpdateFrom 1 July 2026, Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services will have full responsibility for ongoing delivery and management of Three Waters services across Hurunui and Kaikōura Districts.
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New North Canterbury Water Entity Appoints CEO
News UpdateSeeking stability, strong leadership and a people-focus, the Board of the newly established Kaikōura Hurunui Water Services Ltd (KHWS) has appointed Benjamin Day to the Chief Executive Officer role.
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Mayor Craig Mackle Responds to Government Announcement on Reforms
News UpdateMedia Statement: Mayor Mackle, Kaikōura District Council, Governments announcement regarding “next steps in reforming local government”
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Be a Road Safety Hero
News UpdateRoad safety coordinators across Canterbury have joined forces, creating a region wide campaign for Road Safety Week 2026.
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Key Council Meeting Outcomes April 29th
News UpdateFind out what Council decided on the Wakatu Quay Joint Venture Consultation, Economic Development Strategy, Discretionary Grants outcomes & more!
